The Spanish Armada in Ireland: A Failed Invasion Attempt
In 1588, the Spanish Armada was sent by King Philip II of Spain to invade England and overthrow Queen Elizabeth… Read More
The Siege of Smerwick in 1580
Following the death of James FitzMaurice FitzGerald in August 1579, command of the rebel forces in Munster fell to John… Read More
James FitzMaurice FitzGerald Returns
Following his failed rebellion in 1565, James FitzMaurice, had submitted to Elizabeth I’s authority and was pardoned, but he lost… Read More
James FitzMaurice FitzGerald Flees Ireland
Following the battle of Affane in 1565, Elizabeth I of England admonished her cousin, the Protestant Earl of Ormond, Tom… Read More
The Battle of Farsetmore in 1567
In 1565, Shane an Diomas (the proud) O'Neill was the virtual ruler of all of Ulster. (more…) Read More
The Battle of Affane (1565)
In 1564, the peace of Queen Elizabeth II was thrown into chaos in the south as two of the most… Read More
Shane "The Proud" O'Neill
In 1542, the most powerful Gaelic leader in Ulster, Conn Bacach O'Neill, the Lord of Tír Eóghain had submitted to… Read More
The Tudor Plantations in Ireland
From 1541, with Henry VIII, supported by the Irish parliament, claimed kingship over all of Ireland and introduced the Crown of Ireland… Read More
Introduction of the Crown of Ireland Act 1542
16th Century Ireland saw the introduction of the Crown of Ireland Act 1542 and during the reign of Henry VIII,… Read More
The Battle of Knockdoe - The Decline of Gaelic Power
The Battle of Knockdoe was fought on August 19, 1504, near the village of Knockdoe, in what is now County… Read More